Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection will host a historic program about Fallbrook, which will include brunch at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens, Friday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. until noon. Rebecca Farnbach is a go-to person for the history of Fallbrook and Temecula. She is the past president of the Temecula Valley Historical Society, founder of the Vail Ranch Restoration Association and co-author of "Images of America – Fallbrook" and will share the history of Fal... Full story
Bonsall resident Andy Vanderlaan will be the vice-chair of San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission for the 2020 LAFCO board meetings. Vanderlaan, who is the public member on the LAFCO board, was chosen as the LAFCO vice-chair Dec. 2. County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who was LAFCO's vice-chair for 2019, will be the 2020 chair. "It's an honor to be chosen," Vanderlaan said. "It's always an honor to step up for that." The San Diego County LAFCO board consists of two... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The Elizabeth Hospice invites individuals interested in helping adults and children impacted by serious illness and those grieving the death of a loved one to a free volunteer orientation session. Attendees will learn about a wide variety of opportunities that are available throughout San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, including: serving as a patient companion, providing caregiver respite, performing aromatherapy, sewing Cuddle Bears, officiating at veteran pinning ceremonies, and much more. I... Full story
WASHINGTON – The first long-term study of electronic cigarette use was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Dec. 16. The results show conclusively that the use of e-cigarettes dramatically increases the risk of lung disease. It also found that dual use of combustible and electronic cigarettes increases risk beyond using either product alone. Action on Smoking and Health said they believe this information should be used immediately to inform tobacco regulation at the national, state and local levels and t...
The gel from aloe vera has been used for thousands of years for its healing purposes. It is a type of succulent plant with many medicinal purposes. The gel inside the plant is gooey and thick, and it is most commonly used to alleviate sun burns and is consumed in juice form for its health benefits. The gel also makes the skin soft so many lotions have this ingredient. Aloe vera must be consumed as a supplement or as a gel; it is not found in food. Many people add it to their...
An additional influenza death was reported in the San Diego region, bringing this season’s total to eight, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced, Dec. 24. The 70-year-old San Diego man died Dec. 19 from influenza A Pandemic H1N1 and had underlying medical conditions. Also, the percentage of people with influenza-like illness at local emergency departments nearly doubled, jumping to 7% after holding steady at 4% for several weeks. “Influenza can be life-threatening, especially for the elderly, the very you...
Here are some resolutions for you to consider for the New Year: Help cool the planet and plant more oaks and trees – "the right tree in the right place." Practice more earthly endeavors with your family, friends and neighbors, be kind to one another. Be a part of the Live Oak Park 100-year centennial celebration next July at the park in Fallbrook. Give back to your community, for there are many volunteers needed in our friendly village. Give youngsters a book called "Vitamin N...
The gifts! The wrapping! The packages! The lights! Even the trees! The holiday season brings lots of stuff – lots of stuff that can be recycled. San Diego County knows with all the shopping, visiting and preparing, residents probably haven’t had a minute to think about recycling. So, this holiday season, the county Department of Public Works’ Recycling Division has some recycling tips to help them out. Christmas trees Everyone loves their beautiful Christmas trees, but if the family has a real tree, there comes a time when...
Christal Gaines-Emory Fallbrook FFA Correspondent Two judging teams from the Fallbrook Chapter of the National FFA Organization competed in the Heritage Cup Dec. 14. The students did spectacular; the "Best Informed Greenhand" team took home the first-place cup, and all three participants placed individually, according to the chapter advisers. The "Floriculture" team placed second overall, with multiple individuals placing well. The teams worked hard and did their best, their a...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District approved FPUD rates and other charges for calendar year 2020. FPUD’s board vote 4-0, Dec. 9, with Don McDougal absent, adopted the 2020 rates and charges for water, recycled water and wastewater delivery and services. Water and wastewater rates will increase by 8% while the increase for recycled water will be 4.5%. “This was just in accordance with the long-term financial plan,” Jack Bebee, FPUD general manager, said. “This was the adoption of rates for the upcoming calendar year....
San Diego County Sheriff's Department deputies and investigators are searching for a man who suspected of robbing Chase Bank in Fallbrook Friday, Dec. 27, just after 1:30 p.m. According to Lt. Amavisca, a white male between the ages of 55-65, wearing gray slacks and shirt with a black tie with a white, curly wig on his head, walked up to a teller at the bank and presented a demand note. No weapon was used, and no estimate was given on how much money the suspect made away...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events in January including concerts, book discussions and many teen and tween events. Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. – Sunday concert by folk musician Dave Dersham who is currently based in Northampton, Massachusetts, and tours the subterranean folk pockets of the Northeast, Southern California and Texas. Tuesdays, Jan.7, 14, 21 and 28 at 4 p.m. – Teen Time: Teens ages 12 to 17 are invited to join together for fun holiday activities: Jan. 7, Button Making; Jan. 14, Visio... Full story
Disneyland California opened July 17, 1955, and was built on 85 acres for $17 million in downtown Anaheim. Now, with Disney's California Adventure and the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the popular theme park has grown to 500 acres hosting millions of visitors a year. I haven't been to visit Disneyland and its relatively new California Adventure since 2007 until this past week when my wife and I, who are now well into our senior years, had the opportunity to visit the park...
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company will be holding auditions for their production of "Meet Me in St. Louis – Musical Live Radio Play" Jan. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook. This rendition of "Meet Me in St. Louis" was performed on the Lux Ratio Theater, Dec. 2, 1946. Three men, four women and one girl are needed. "If, however, more people wish to participate, I am prepared to double cast the show," said Mary Fry, producer/director. Performances will be Feb. 28, 29, Mar... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fourth-graders from Fallbrook schools put pens, crayons and watercolors to paper to color the best and brightest water-conservation posters. But of the 250 posters colored, only 14 made it into the final product: the 2020 "Be Water Smart" calendar. Twelve of those winning images appear inside the calendar – one for each of the 12 months of the year; another image is printed on the cover and the other is for January 2021. The calendars are now available for fre...
FALLBROOK – With a lofty goal of acquiring 800 gifts this holiday season, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County asked the Fallbrook community for help. The response was something special. With large donations coming in from the Fallbrook Women Golfers, the Women's Golf Club at the Golf Club of California and Sycamore Ranch Walkers, the staff at the club were well on their way to reaching their goal. Every year the club hosts holiday parties at each of their eight sites, w...
The Fallbrook Union High School Girls Varsity Water Polo team is off to a fast start under head coach Sean Redmond, picking up where they left off last season when they made it to the CIF Division II finals before finishing second. For all their successes last season, the Warriors will compete in Div. I this season. The Warriors started the season with a huge 20-6 win over Mt. Carmel, then came back to beat Great Oak, Classical Academy, Helix and Vista to start the season...
FALLBROOK – People who love to entertain but don't have the space to do so at home often take their love of hosting to nearby restaurants, which there are plenty to choose from between Fallbrook and Bonsall. While much of the work on the day of the party is likely to be performed by restaurant staff, hosting a gathering at a local establishment has its challenges, particularly in regard to planning. It's easy to focus solely on the cost of hosting a restaurant party, as that's likely to be the foremost consideration for h...
CAMP PENDLETON – The 1st Radio Battalion conducted a 9-mile hike on Camp Pendleton starting at 4 a.m., Dec. 18. The 192 Marines could replace a portion of the packing list with nonperishable food that they dropped in collection bins near the midway point. The average weight of food carried per Marine was 25 pounds. In total, over 4,600 lbs. of food were donated to the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The Marines ended with a motivational MCMAP event and breakfast. This is an annual f...
CARLSBAD – A trailblazing program at Palomar College that is helping formerly incarcerated students get back on their feet was recognized at the 2019 North County Excellence in Economic Development luncheon in Carlsbad, Dec. 12. After a year of significant expansion, including the first classes inside the Vista Detention Facility, Palomar’s “Corrections to College” program honored for contributing to the region’s economy. Known as “Transitions,” the program was named the Higher Education award winner from the San Diego Nor...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and its members gathered to support four local nonprofit charities – American Legion Post 776, Fallbrook Child Development Center, Live Oak Dog Park and Fallbrook Woman's Club, Dec. 11. Appetizers were provided by Harry's Sports Bar & Grill and guests arrived in a very festive and generous mood, The chamber is extremely grateful for all the support received from its members, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and the com...
TEMECULA – The local Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge President David Moe used to be a member of the Alaskan Svalbard Lodge #2-33 which will be celebrating its 85th Anniversary next year. In 2010, the group made a celebratory DVD for their 75th Anniversary. Vinland Lodge will be showing that DVD at the Jan. 4 meeting. The DVD is full of lodge history and accordion playing of Norwegian folk songs. Lodge members would love to have visitors join them for the viewing. For more i... Full story
FALLBROOK – The January Woman of Wellness program will be about “Emotional First Aid Skills.” This event was scheduled to take place in November and had to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, so Fallbrook Regional Health District has rescheduled it for January. While WOW usually take place on the first Thursday of the month, this one is scheduled on the second Thursday – Jan. 9, at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Many people struggle to find the right words to say at a time of crisis, so Sher DeWeese, Executi... Full story
